How do you build an author platform that attracts major publishers? Is it actually possible to get traditionally published after choosing the self-publishing route? While building your author platform does take work, this week’s Publishing Secrets guest, John Stange, found out that it was much simpler than you might expect. In fact, John never intended to build such a big, multifaceted platform in the first place. It all came together little by little, piece by piece, over a period of many years. Listen and let John’s story inspire you not to give up if you don’t see results right away – you might be surprised at how the pieces finally fall into place.
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BIO:
John is a follower of Jesus, husband to Andrea, and father to four great kids. He holds degrees in Bible, Education, and Counseling, is a certified speaker, trainer and coach with the John Maxwell Team, and serves as the Lead Pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, PA. John is an adjunct professor at Cairn University, where he teaches courses on church planting, theology, and counseling. He also serves as the Director of the National Mission Board which is a ministry that is focused on church planting and church health.
John hosts three podcasts, "The Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible," “Daily Devotions with Pastor John,” and "Dwell on These Things." At present, his shows have been downloaded over 5.5 million times by listeners throughout the world.
John's books are focused on spiritual growth, leadership, marriage and the practical and applicational aspects of following Jesus. He recently signed with Penguin Random House to publish his latest book “Dwell on These Things” which is a 31-day-challenge to talk to yourself like God talks to you.
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